The Andhra Pradesh Milk Procurement (protection of farmers) and Enforcement of Safety of Milk Standards Act, 2023.
andhra-pradesh · 2023
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- S. 1Section 1 establishes the Andhra Pradesh Milk Procurement Act, 2023, its application in the state, and its commencement date.
- S. 2Section 2 defines key terms used in the Andhra Pradesh Milk Procurement Act, 2023, including adulterant, authorized officer, and milk analyzer.
- S. 3Section 3 ensures that this Act's provisions override any conflicting laws or instruments.
- S. 4Section prescribes standards for the design and performance of milk analyzers used in Andhra Pradesh.
- S. 5Section 5 mandates calibrating, verifying, and sealing milk analyzers before use in procurement, as specified by the Milk Commissioner.
- S. 6Section 6 appoints Milk Commissioner, authorized officers, and Milk Inspectors to enforce milk procurement and safety standards in Andhra Pradesh.
- S. 7Section 7 empowers the Milk Commissioner to oversee milk procurement standards, conduct training, and sanction prosecutions for violations.
- S. 8Section 8 outlines the functions, duties, and powers of the Authorized Officer to regulate milk procurement and enforce safety standards.
- S. 9Section 9 empowers Milk Inspectors to inspect, seize evidence, and issue certificates to ensure compliance with milk procurement standards.
- S. 10Section 10 mandates forfeiture of non-standard milk equipment seized during inspections unless calibrated and verified within a set time.
- S. 11Section 11 penalizes milk inspectors for misuse of power and imposes fines on false complainants.
- S. 12Section 12 mandates a license for using milk analyzers in procurement, with an online platform for licensing.
- S. 13Section 13 regulates licensing for milk procurement centers, requiring licenses, applications, and conditions for renewal and refusal.
- S. 14Section 14 mandates licensing for manufacturers, dealers, and service personnel of milk analyzers used in procurement centers, with appeal rights for rejections.
- S. 15Section 15 specifies payment to milk pourers based on fat content or SNF, with receipts provided per announced rate chart.
- S. 16Section penalizes using non-standard Milk Analyzers at procurement and chilling units with fines and imprisonment.
- S. 18Section penalizes using non-standard Milk Analyzers at processing or dairy plants with fines up to ₹5 lakh and imprisonment for repeat offenses.
- S. 19Section penalizes tampering with milk analyzers to deceive, with fines up to ₹50,000 and imprisonment from six months to five years.
- S. 20Section penalizes unlicensed milk procurement with fines and imprisonment.
- S. 21Section penalizes unlicensed manufacturing, dealing, or servicing of Milk Analyzers used in procurement with fines and imprisonment.
- S. 22Section penalizes underpayment to dairy farmers for manipulated fat content or solids not fat during milk procurement.
- S. 23Section penalizes fraudulent over-receipt in transactions by fines and imprisonment up to one year.
- S. 24Penalty for non-production of documents, etc
- S. 25Section penalizes obstructing Milk Commissioner or officers with up to two years imprisonment, or up to five years for repeat offenses.
- S. 26Section penalizes providing false information or records to authorities under the Act with fines and imprisonment.
- S. 27Section penalizes using unverified milk analyzers with fines up to Rs.50,000 and imprisonment for repeat offenses.
- S. 28Section 28 imposes fines and imprisonment for using unverified weights or measures in milk procurement.
- S. 29Section 29 specifies that only authorized officers or aggrieved persons can file complaints for offenses under the Act, and only higher courts can try them.
- S. 30Offences by companies and power of Court to publish name, place of business, etc
- S. 31Section 31 allows offenses under the Act to be compounded by payment of a fine, except for repeat offenders within three years.
- S. 32Section 32 outlines the appeal process for decisions made under the Andhra Pradesh Milk Procurement Act, specifying the authorities to whom appeals can be made and the time limits for filing.
- S. 33Section 33 empowers the State Government to create rules for implementing the Act, including licensing milk analyzers and setting penalties for breaches.
- S. 34Section 34 protects individuals from legal actions for actions taken in good faith under the Act.
- S. 35Section 35 deems persons acting under the Act as public servants under the Indian Penal Code.
- S. 36Section mandates authorized officers to direct milk procurement centers to maintain prescribed business records.
- S. 37Section mandates licensed milk procurement entities to submit yearly returns in duplicate to relevant authorities.
- S. 38No additional staff shall be recruited for enforcement
- S. 39Section 39 mandates financial reporting and budget allocation for equipment to enforce milk procurement standards.
- S. 40Section 40 grants authority to remove obstacles in milk procurement and safety enforcement for farmers and consumers.